For almost 30 years, Regan Zambri Long’s award-winning Washington, DC swimming pool accident lawyers have represented people injured in pool accidents caused by unsafe conditions, poor maintenance, or inadequate supervision. These cases raise difficult questions about responsibility and safety. Was the pool properly maintained? Were warnings posted? Were basic precautions followed? Working with top medical and safety experts, we look closely at those questions, identify where safety broke down, and pursue accountability when an accident should never have happened. We also front all costs, so families are not forced to manage that burden while dealing with recovery.
Recognized as one of America’s Best Law Firms, our board-certified partners are AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. We have recovered more than $1 billion in personal injury cases for injured clients and families across Washington, DC and beyond, and over 100 5 star Google reviews reflect the trust people place in our guidance and results.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a swimming pool accident? Contact Regan Zambri Long today, and one of our attorneys will personally reach out to you. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you won’t pay unless we win your case.
Complete this form and our team will get back to you as soon as possible
Many pool accidents are preventable. Property owners are required to take reasonable safety precautions, including warnings, signage, and fencing where appropriate. Negligence in any of these aspects can warrant a premises liability lawsuit if you or a family member were harmed. The damages from a lawsuit can help pay for costs associated with your injury or loss.
A pool accident lawyer can fight for your rights to help you receive fair compensation. Your attorney will handle the legal process while you and your family focus on healing. In many cases, legal representation is able to recover more than you can on your own.
Multiple parties could be responsible for the pool accident that caused your injury or loss. Claims with more than one negligent party can be more difficult, especially if the injuries you sustained were severe or you lost a loved one as the result of the owner’s negligence. In Washington, DC, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a premises liability claim under D.C. Code § 12-301. Our experienced swimming pool accident lawyers will help you identify every responsible party and make sure your claim moves forward before that window closes.
Swimming pool cases can involve serious injuries, child safety concerns, and questions about supervision, maintenance, and design.
These situations require careful investigation and steady judgment, especially when families are dealing with life-changing injuries or the loss of a loved one. Choosing the right legal team matters because the stakes in these cases are often high, both emotionally and financially.
The Washington, DC personal injury lawyers at Regan Zambri Long have helped hundreds of clients secure settlements and verdicts against negligent pool owners and operators. In one case, our premises liability lawyers secured a $5 million verdict on behalf of a child who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from a poorly maintained diving board.
Our experience in these cases has earned broad respect within the legal community:
If you were injured in a swimming pool accident on someone else’s property, let Regan Zambri Long help. Contact our DC swimming pool accident lawyers today for a free consultation.
Swimming pool accidents can take many forms, each with unique causes and devastating consequences. While some incidents result from momentary lapses in judgment, many are directly caused by negligent pool maintenance, inadequate safety measures, or failure to follow required regulations. The most common types of swimming accidents include:
Each of these accident types can result in serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Pool owners and operators have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions and prevent these incidents through proper maintenance, supervision, and safety measures. If you or a loved one have been injured, let Regan Zambri Long’s pool accident lawyers investigate your case. Call us today to schedule your free case review.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year an estimated 4,000 fatal and 8,000 nonfatal drownings occur in the United States.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children – more children ages 1 through 4 die from drowning than any other cause of death except for birth defects. In fact, for children ages 5 through 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death after motor vehicle accidents. Recent data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows the scale of nonfatal incidents, with an estimated 6,200 emergency department–treated nonfatal pool or spa drowning injuries among children under 15 reported in 2024.
Swimming pools found in backyards, gyms, apartment complexes, and community rec centers may contain hazards such as:
Pool accidents are often preventable, and a property owner’s duty to maintain safe conditions does not disappear simply because water carries some risk. If you’ve suffered a pool accident, contact the swimming accident lawyers at Regan Zambri Long today to discuss your legal options.
Depending on the circumstances, one or more parties may be legally responsible for causing your pool accident, including:
In some cases, a personal injury claim for a swimming pool accident may involve more than one party. Our attorneys have the resources and experience necessary to identify all of the parties who caused harm to you or your loved one.
Pool accidents may cause catastrophic injuries that require around-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation, and the need for home modifications. Depending on the injury, these costs can exceed several million dollars over the course of a lifetime. If a swimming pool accident leads to wrongful death, then the pain and suffering caused by the loss may impact every aspect of your life.
The Washington, DC, swimming pool accident lawyers at Regan Zambri Long PLLC will fight for your rights. We take cases on a contingency fee basis. You do not owe us fees unless we secure compensation for you and your family. For a free consultation to discuss your legal rights, please call us at (202) 946-5322.
An attractive nuisance is an object or condition on a property that can be dangerous to children. Unable to fully understand the danger, children may trespass to play on or around the nuisance, leading to injury or death. Property owners can be held liable for accidents involving an attractive nuisance. You must prove that the property owner was aware of the danger and the likelihood that a child might trespass and failed to take any safety precautions.
For example, a property owner lives in a neighborhood where children are known to cut through people’s yards. The owner has a pool but does not have a fence around the pool. Since the pool is accessible, a young child could jump into the pool and drown without anyone noticing. Because proper precautions were not taken, the pool owner may be held liable for the child’s drowning.
It is impossible to say what a personal injury case is worth without a thorough investigation. Pool accident claims can be worth thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the severity of the injuries. Your DC pool accident lawyer will work with experts to determine the value of your case and claim compensation for all your losses, including:
Each personal injury claim is different. Depending on how serious your injuries are and how many parties are involved, it could take your case months or years to reach a settlement or verdict.
Washington, DC, has a three-year statute of limitations for filing your premises liability claim. The sooner you consult with a personal injury lawyer, the sooner we can get to work on your case.
If your loved one had drowned because of the negligence of another individual or business, you have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Regan Zambri Long knows that a lawsuit can’t replace your loved one. However, working with a pool drowning lawyer can help ease the financial burden and bring closure to your family.
It’s always smart to speak with a personal injury attorney whenever someone else’s negligence injures you. Even if you think you are partially to blame for the accident, our pool accident lawyers will review your case, examine the evidence, and determine who is responsible for your injuries. Our pool accident lawyers will help you calculate a fair value for your claim and conduct settlement negotiations with the liable insurance company. In many cases, you will need to focus on physical recovery. A DC premises liability lawyer from Regan Zambri Long will focus on your financial security.
If you or a loved one are injured while swimming, you don’t have to face it alone. Contact a DC swimming pool accident lawyer at Regan Zambri Long PLLC today to discuss how we can ensure justice is served.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.